Nomura International is looking to hire two traders for its Asian equity derivatives operation in the coming months, according to market officials. One official said the Japanese investment house is looking to hire an additional trader in London and Hong Kong to bolster its coverage of the Asian markets as interests grows for Asian exposure. The traders will likely report to Andy Wong, head of equity trading in Hong Kong, according to officials. Wong declined comment. The firm currently has only one trader stationed in the U.K. overlooking Asia.
Nomura is looking at this now as Hong Kong and other regional markets are expected to turn around later this year, the firm will look to increase its ability to facilitate client orders as well as increase volumes for its proprietary book.
